Pastel turquoise vs RAL 680-1
Where Pastel turquoise belongs to RAL Classic's range, RAL 680-1 is a RAL Effect color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Pastel turquoise (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 680-1 (LRV 33), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Pastel turquoise vs RAL 680-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Pastel turquoise and RAL 680-1 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Pastel turquoise gives the walls a little more lift.
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Pastel turquoise vs RAL 680-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel turquoise on one side and RAL 680-1 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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